Project Officer (all genders)

What you can expect from us

• Highly engaged people & international network
• Very relevant and challenging purpose
• Flexibility regarding office vs. mobile working solutions (while being home-based in Germany)
• Transparent terms of compensation
• Confidence-based flexible working hours
• 30 days of vacation

Application procedure

Please submit your CV and cover letter as well as diplomas, certificates and references (letters or contact information) by . We welcome diversity and are happy to receive applications from people regardless of their ethnic, social and national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation and marital status.

Your mission

Overview of the position:

• Hours : Full-time (39 hours per week)
• Starting date : 15 February 2026
• Duration : limited contract until 31 January 2027 (with the possibility of extension depending on funding)
• Location : Berlin, Germany
• Department & reporting line : Head of Unit

The Project Officer (all genders) will support Ethiopian-led and Ethiopian-owned peace efforts, contributing to organizing, coordinating, and implementing activities, in close cooperation with colleagues across Berghof Foundation and its partner CDRC.

About the Berghof Foundation

Your knowledge, experience & skills

• You hold a master’s degree within relevant field such as Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science, International Relations or similar field.
• You have first relevant work experience (e.g. in contributing to international projects with local partners, budget management, et al.)
• Curiosity, empathy, passion, commitment and perseverance.
• You are willing to travel to Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa more broadly, including to high-risk areas, as required.
• You have experience in remote communication and cooperation, event organization and logistics, budget management and coordination of tasks in an international and intercultural setting.
• Excellent verbal and written language skills in English (at least C1-level)

Your responsibilities

• Support the project team in coordinating narrative and financial reporting across the various workstreams, including contributions to project proposals, donor reports, as well as financial and administrative procedures.
• Close collaboration with finance managers and colleagues working on logistics regarding budget planning and project activities.
• You contribute to the development of concept notes, agendas and other relevant documents for the implementation of project activities and events.
• You conduct background research and develop abstracts about relevant topics.

Requirements